British Columbia BCBid #PL28TGE006

Summer tree planting services for the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area

BC Timber Sales is seeking a contractor for summer tree planting in the Mackenzie Timber Supply Area. - Government buyer: BC Timber Sales Branch, for the Ministry of Forests’ Prince George office; work is in the Mackenzie Natural Resource District. - Scope and quantity: Plant approximately 795,888 trees across about 552.1 hectares, including straight planting, fill planting, and rehabilitation of roads and burn-pile blocks. - Contractor responsibilities: Collect seedlings from nursery locations and pay reefer rental and operating costs. Provide and pay for helicopter access where required. - Key requirements: Provide oversight by a member of the Forest Professionals of British Columbia and meet the Prince George Business Area Environmental Management System, Registered Safe Company, and WorkSafeBC requirements. - OEMs and vendors: No product manufacturers, OEMs, or commercial vendors are identified.

Description

The contract is for planting approximately 795,888 summer trees across approximately 552.1 hectares at various locations in the Mackenzie Natural Resource District. Work includes straight planting, fill planting, and rehabilitation of roads and burn-pile blocks, with completion required by July 31, 2027. The contractor is responsible for helicopter access costs where required, nursery pickup, and reefer rental and operating costs. The successful bidder must meet specified professional oversight, environmental management, and safety requirements; the contract duration is estimated at six months.

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